Short Stories Hotels
California-contemporary boutique with European design DNA. Think herringbone wood floors, Carrara marble tables, Lefroy Brooks plumbing fixtures, and Venetian plaster walls. Relaxed but clearly considered.
Street-facing rooms can pick up Fairfax Avenue noise — ask for a courtyard-facing room if you are a light sleeper
Why It Matters
The complete reinvention of a much-loved LA institution — the old Farmers Daughter Hotel — into a design-forward boutique with serious cocktail credentials and one of the Fairfax District's best secret courtyards. Leo Grifka also runs Palihouse Culver City, so the hospitality pedigree is there.
Short Stories is a 66-room boutique hotel on South Fairfax, sitting directly across from the original Farmers Market and a short walk to The Grove. Formerly the beloved Farmers Daughter Hotel, it was completely reimagined by LA entrepreneur Leo Grifka of the Grifka Group into something sharper and more design-forward: a cultured California-contemporary property with classic European touches, featuring terrazzo floors, stained woods and brass, Kenton Nelson artwork on the walls, and a lush secret-garden courtyard at its heart. The pool and bar live in that same courtyard, canopied by Rhus Lancea trees and framed by Italian marble — it's the kind of spot you post, then refuse to leave.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Junior Suite Double
The double-bed version of the Junior Suite in the South Stories building. Same elevated finishes — parquet floors, Kenton Nelson artwork, Carrara marble desk, terrazzo bathroom with Lefroy Brooks fixtures — but configured for two beds. Ideal for groups or families who want the extra space.
2 Full/Double · 33 sqm
Junior Suite King
Located in the South Stories building — these are the rooms to request. Rich parquet wood flooring, Kenton Nelson artwork, a proper sitting area for three, and a Carrara marble table/desk. The bathroom vanity is genuinely spacious, with terrazzo floors and Lefroy Brooks fixtures. Worth the upgrade.
1 King · 33 sqm
Signature Double
Same North Stories building as the Signature King. Two full-size beds with 300 thread-count Egyptian cotton, herringbone wood floors, custom wooden armoire, and Kenton Nelson artwork. Spacious terrazzo bathroom with Lefroy Brooks fixtures. Good option for two friends traveling together.
2 Full/Double · 28 sqm
Signature King
Located in the North Stories building. Herringbone wood floors, a custom rounded wooden armoire, and Kenton Nelson artwork set the tone. The bathroom has terrazzo floors and Lefroy Brooks plumbing fixtures with designer soaps and lotions. Free WiFi, flat-screen TV, minibar, safe, robe, and rain shower.
1 King · 28 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel has offered periodic on-site yoga classes and wellness activities in the courtyard. Schedule varies; check with the hotel directly for current programming.
Regular weekday happy hour at The Bar, featuring discounted cocktails and bar bites in the courtyard. One of the better happy hour spots in the Fairfax neighborhood.
The hotel does not have an on-site gym but provides guests with access to a local gym partner — Easton Gym — located nearby on Fairfax. Complimentary or discounted access may vary; confirm at check-in.
The hotel has meeting and banquet facilities, including event spaces that can be configured for corporate meetings, private dinners, or social events. The courtyard is also available for private dining and events.
Year-round outdoor pool in the lush courtyard, with a separate sundeck for catching the California sun. Fenced and well-maintained. The courtyard setting — Rhus Lancea trees overhead, Italian marble around you — makes this a better-than-average hotel pool experience.
Short Stories markets its courtyard and event spaces as a wedding venue. The secret-garden courtyard with the stone fountain and lush greenery is the main draw for ceremonies and receptions.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Wheelchair accessible facilities including accessible parking and toilet with grab rails.
Meeting rooms and banquet/event space available. Suitable for corporate meetings and private functions.
Lush landscaped courtyard with outdoor furniture, outdoor fireplace, and a picnic/terrace area. The centerpiece of the hotel experience.
Covered valet parking on-site. Enter via Fairfax Ave. $45 per night with in-and-out privileges. Credit cards only — hotel does not accept cash.
Pet-friendly rooms available. Contact the property in advance to arrange — not all room types accept pets. Pet bowls provided.
Year-round outdoor pool in the lush, landscaped courtyard. Separate sundeck. Fenced for safety.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM; check-out at 11:00 AM. Express check-in/out available.
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